Class II-III Mulberry River, AR

Wolf Pen to Highbank (Wolf Pen Campground to Highbank)

The Mulberry River is located in Newton, Johnson, and Franklin counties in Arkansas and flows 56 miles from its headwaters in the Boston Mountains to its confluence with the Arkansas River. Visitors to the Mulberry can expect basic Ozark Mountain scenery—narrow canyons, tree-lined bluffs, and dense woods. A good assortment of wildlife is found in the immediate area, including one of the state’s largest concentrations of black bears. Eagles can be seen feeding along the river during migration periods. The stream itself is clear and cool.

Upper Section is floatable, with numerous put-ins and take-outs & limited camping opportunities.

rivers.gov/Mulberry

Section Details

Trip Length One Night, 6.0 Miles
Notes https://www.rivers.gov/river/mulberry
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Permit No
Manager U.S. Forest Service, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Wild & Scenic Yes
Water Trail Yes
Partner Information http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/osfnf/recreation/wateractivities
http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/water-activities/canoeing-rafting-kayaking/